Tribal Lion Tattoo Designs and Meaning

Posted on January 2, 2010
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Tribal Lion Tattoo Designs and Meaning Tribal tattoos in the variety of their patterns have become extremely popular in recent years. They look very modern and intricate though – just imagine! - they go back to 3000 year B.C. or even more, being thus the first tattoo design in human history.

Tribal tattoos look like an angular ornament colored in black, as a rule. Within a primitive communal societies they fulfilled a distinguishing function. Our ancestors used to mark members of their tribes in a peculiar way, different from other tribes. Tribals became the basis of more elaborate tattoo designs, for instance of tribal-styled animal tattoos, with tribal lion tattoo being one of them.

A tribal lion tattoo should be called “neo-tribal,” to be more precise. It doesn’t have such deep meaning as tribal tattoos are ascribed to have. But it is beautiful and really strikes with awe. Its symbolism is connected to that of a usual lion tattoo, and the latter has a wide meaning. So you can find such shade of meaning that is suited for you the best.

The lion as an animal stands for various human qualities such as strength, courage, firmness and vigor. It is King of Animals, and thus in human society it symbolizes power, dominance and royalty. It also stands for Law and military power.

Lion tattoos can be found in many ancient cultures. In mythologies of peoples from Africa, Southern and Eastern Asia it means supreme divine power and grandeur, sun and fire and also can be perceived as a ghost of a dead ancestor, being a totem. Peculiar meaning has an image of Lioness – it is a symbol of maternity as well as an embodiment of voluptuousness. In Buddhism Lion is a courageous, noble and persistent animal. It brings good luck and happiness.

The usual tribal style of a lion tattoo is its head drawn in black with the help of ornate lines with the peaks and curves typical of a tribal style.

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Boston Terrier Tattoo Designs

Posted on December 28, 2009
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Boston Terrier Tattoo Designs Small, unpretentious, quick on its toes, this dog feels good about living in a flat as well as about a long stroll through a park and being carried to another corner of the town. Senior residents and family couples like the dog for its obedient behavior. Guessed who is it? It is a Boston terrier dog, the favorite pet and the best friend of lots of families.

Not long ago we spoke about German Shepherd tattoos and I must admit that having a pet’s tattoo done is in fashion now. Dogs are noble and such tats really stand out of the crowd of animal tattoos as they can tell something about its wearer, the same way dogs often tell us about their masters.

Boston terrier is one of the few breeds which were literally “made in USA.” It originated in the 70-s of the 19th century when Bull and Terriers were crossed into terriers created In Boston some time earlier. Unlike Bull and Terriers, Boston terriers are almost devoid of the ruthless desire for mayhem the former are known for, but instead they are companion-dogs and enjoy being with people, and, if given proper training, get along well with children, the elderly, and other pets.

By the year 1920 the breed has become very popular. Its lively and friendly mood appealed to big city dwellers as they are gentle and well-mannered. It is modest in food and doesn’t need serious treatment. It is a real “American gentleman among dogs.”

There are various designs of Boston terrier tattoos. They may depict two or three puppies playing together as well as a dog’s muzzle with a hint of smile or with the tongue out so that is makes you smile. And it is its color that is “Boston” breed’s distinctive feature. So the dog on your tattoo should be painted black with white shirtfront and toes. At the same time the white color areas should be symmetrically placed on a dog’s body. In real life “asymmetrical” dogs are not allowed to take part in exhibitions. So make sure your tattoo is perfect in these terms and perhaps one day the Boston terrier tattoo on your leg or arm will be allowed to an exhibition.)

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Pisces Tattoo Designs and Ideas

Posted on December 21, 2009
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Pisces Tattoo Designs and Ideas As long as you have made a tattoo, it becomes an inseparable part of you. So it should suit your character, interests and lifestyle. If you long for a tattoo but you can’t decide on what particularly you need, you can connect it with you zodiac sign and choose the design that suits you! In this article I’ll cover the main point Pisces may take into account while looking for a tattoo.

To Pisces belong people who were born between February 19 and March 20. Who are they by nature? It’s typical for them to be dreamers with a caring heart. But the real mystery of the sign is that such people have a so-called dual nature: they can be different on the surface and in the depths of their soul. Thick waters hide perfectly everything they want.

These two elements – water and duality – can be easily represented in Pisces tattoo designs. Sea tattoos with fish will do, especially those swimming in different directions, one of which goes with the flow while the other swims against the current. Such a tattoo represents contradiction in a Pisces’s soul and his or her desire to have their own way.

Yin and Yang symbol can also act as a Pisces tattoo as it show the close relationship of light and dark powers, and their being parts of the whole, like a medal that has two sides, like something in people’s nature is contradictory and unanimous at the same time. Also remember that Neptune is this sign’s ruling planet and you have one more starting point for Pisces tattoo designs. Well, planets are look like one another, but you can underwrite it or draw a fish somewhere on its surface.

So what is necessary for a Pisces tattoo? As it is a water sign, water elements can be included into a tattoo pattern as well as aquatic plants or underwater rocks or seaweed. It can be colored in sea green or aquamarine blue and incorporate some flowers such as water lilies, wisteria or lilac.

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Feminine Tattoos for Ankles

Posted on December 19, 2009
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Feminine Tattoos for Ankles Long for an extremely feminine tattoo? There’s a place on a woman’s body that as if specially created for refined and exquisite tattoos, and one of them is an ankle. More and more females nowadays prefer their ankles to be tattooed, as they draw other people’s attention. Although it is rather a small area, it can accommodate tattoos of various designs and patterns form stars and moon to flowers and tribal-styled bracelets.

Some woman tattoo their bodies to please their man, and an ankle tattoo is an excellent choice as they are less painful as for example lower back tattoos that are also sexy and awesome. Another advantage of tattoos for ankles is that they can easily be concealed if desired. Wear long pants to work but open sandals to a beach so as to show off your tattoo - and you’ll achieve the effect.

As to certain pattern, they may vary greatly. Note that a tattoo can tell something about you, not only reveal your passion for flowers, butterflies and foreign languages (I mean Chinese hieroglyphs or Egyptian scripts), but also you occupation, so never miss a chance to display your individuality. If you have devoted your life to music, you can have a musical note tattooed on your ankle, if you dance you can have a tattoo a tiny dancing fairy, and so on..

Feminine Tattoos for Ankles

Tattoos for ankles require special attention, though. It is better to choose small designs with thin lines for such tattoos as they can show a co-called “ink migration” as the time passes and it will be necessary to visit a tattoo artist to renovate it. Also, once you have done such a tattoo, avoid wearing constrictive boots or jeans or something like that, as it may damage your tattoo and the skin around it and cause bleeding. So it is better to do it when you are relatively free and don’t have to walk too much and in summer, when it is warm enough to wear open shoes.

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